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title: "The Climate Frontline: The Climate in Court"
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Real stories, insights and hopeful news from the world of environmental policy

| View in browser The Climate Frontline is a monthly newsletter brought to you by the Government Climate Campus. The Climate in Court The courtroom is becoming an increasingly important arena for climate action. Having clearly defined and accessible climate litigation resources not only lets governments enforce environmental protections with clarity and consistency, it also allows citizens to hold their governments accountable. This is exactly what what happened recently in Norway, where a group of climate activists took their own government to court over plans to develop oil fields at sea. Learn how and why they won this legal battle and what changes it has since inspired. Read the article Vote for Apolitical in the Impact Awards Apolitical's Government Climate Campus has been nominated for the Digital Leaders Impact Awards in the Education Tech category!   The Impact Awards celebrate digital technology innovations that improve the world around us and use tech for social impact.   You can vote for us to win – voting closes next week. Vote for Apolitical 2,485 This is the total number of climate litigation cases filed globally as of January 2024. Numbers are spiking as climate litigation resources become more publicly accessible.  Climate concept corner The above article details how climate groups accused their government of "ecocide", but what does it actually mean?   "Ecocide" refers to unlawful or wanton acts committed with knowledge that there is a substantial likelihood of either widespread or long-term damage to the environment. For example, mass deforestation or oil spills in the ocean.  A free course for you: Difficult Conversations in the Public Service Driving climate action within government often requires difficult conversations, both internally and with the public. This free course equips you with techniques and strategies to help you communicate confidently, calmly, and clearly in both your professional and personal life. Start the course Recommended Extra reads and resources to help deepen your knowledge. Community: Writing effectively in Government Event: Lessons from climate speechwriters on how to talk about climate Article: How climate change can affect international peace and security Article: SDGs are in danger of failing worldwide Government Climate Campus: 50,000 public servants cutting emissions by 2023 The Climate Frontline is a Government Climate Campus newsletter, part of an ambitious partnership by Apolitical to connect public servants with the tools and training they need to address the climate crisis. We need your help. Do you have a peer in the public service who would like to be involved in Apolitical's Government Climate Campus? Share with a colleague Apolitical Group Limited © 2024, all rights reserved 251 Southwark Bridge Road London, United Kingdom SE1 6FL   Unsubscribe or update your email preferences |
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